Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sinuatum
ID:
11694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae 1: 275 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011023



Common Names

  • Osteospermum Sinuatum
  • Sinuatum Osteospermum
  • Osteospermum


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Synonyms

  • Tripteris oppositifolia E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Osteospermum sinuatum sinuatum [unknown]
  • Tripteris sinuata DC. [unknown]
  • Tripteris sinuata sinuata [unknown]

Description

Osteospermum sinuatum (also called 'African daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white flowers and soft leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Osteospermum sinuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osteospermum sinuatum is a daisy-like flower with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osteospermum sinuatum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed sowing in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Osteospermum sinuatum

Osteospermum sinuatum is native to South Africa.

Osteospermum sinuatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osteospermum sinuatum?

Osteospermum sinuatum

What is the common name of Osteospermum sinuatum?

Sinuate Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Osteospermum sinuatum?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South Africa.

Species in the Osteospermum genus

Osteospermum spinosum, Osteospermum leptolobum, Osteospermum pinnatum, Osteospermum calendulaceum, Osteospermum junceum, Osteospermum rotundifolium, Osteospermum spathulatum, Osteospermum crassifolium, Osteospermum asperulum, Osteospermum rosulatum, Osteospermum pterigoideum, Osteospermum sinuatum, Osteospermum nervosum, Osteospermum angolense, Osteospermum burttianum, Osteospermum attenuatum, Osteospermum montanum, Osteospermum subulatum, Osteospermum vaillantii, Osteospermum muricatum, Osteospermum triquetrum, Osteospermum rigidum, Osteospermum monocephalum, Osteospermum spinescens, Osteospermum ilicifolium, Osteospermum polycephalum, Osteospermum corymbosum, Osteospermum grandidentatum, Osteospermum auriculatum, Osteospermum polygaloides, Osteospermum scariosum, Osteospermum corymbosum, Osteospermum polygaloides, Osteospermum pinnatilobatum, Osteospermum breviradiatum, Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum grandiflorum, Osteospermum australe, Osteospermum hirsutum, Osteospermum bidens, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum spinescens, Osteospermum tomentosum, Osteospermum bolusii, Osteospermum microcarpum, Osteospermum hafstroemii, Osteospermum ciliatum, Osteospermum rigidum, Osteospermum imbricatum, Osteospermum lanceolatum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110682: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.